U.S. median for this major: $54,558.
College Scorecard field of study; 291 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 36% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,668.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $16,830. College Scorecard.
UTRGV Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses UTRGV's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,785 | $17,108 | 1.6 years |
| $30–48k | $3,877 | $17,524 | 1.6 years |
| $48–75k | $5,665 | $25,606 | 2.4 years |
| $75–110k | $7,972 | $36,033 | 3.4 years |
| $110k+ | $13,782 | $62,295 | 5.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (29% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates 4 years after graduating ($44,201) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $10,685 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences at Texas colleges
Every Texas college we cover that reports Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of the Incarnate Word | $58,059 | $24,103 | $22,775 | 51% |
| 2 | Stephen F Austin State University | $51,393 | $21,500 | $14,260 | 53% |
| 3 | University of North Texas | $45,354 | $25,370 | $15,649 | 61% |
| 4 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $44,201 | $16,014 | $4,831 | 51% |
| 5 | Sam Houston State University | $31,854 | — | $16,404 | 55% |
5 more Texas colleges offer Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates
Recreational Therapists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at UTRGV, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About UTRGV
- Acceptance rate: 94% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 51% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $49,620
- Full cost breakdown · all 66 majors · overview
Related majors at UTRGV
- Biology$47,954
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$53,769
- Health Sciences$59,794
UTRGV Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences questions
How much do UTRGV Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates earn?
Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median $44,201 four years after graduating and $28,872 one year after. The U.S. median for Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates across 85 colleges is $54,558.
How much debt do UTRGV Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is $16,014, about 36% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,668.
Is UTRGV a good school for Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences in Texas?
On pay, Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn $44,201 four years out, $1,153 below the median for the same major across 5 Texas colleges ($45,354) and $10,357 below the U.S. median ($54,558). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does UTRGV rank for Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences in Texas?
Of 5 Texas colleges reporting Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduate earnings, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranks 4th. The highest is University of the Incarnate Word at $58,059.
What jobs do Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates get?
A common career is recreational therapists, with a median wage of $62,490 in Texas and $61,960 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-rio-grande-valley/majors/rehabilitation-therapy-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).